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Public Hearing: Consider an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Chapter 17, Zoning, of the Lewisville City Code, by Amending Section 17-3, Definitions, to Amend the Definition of Motor Freight Terminal and Section 17-23 Light Industrial District, to Add Motor Freight Terminal as a Permitted Use With a Requirement For a Special Use Permit.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
The consumer shift towards home delivery of goods accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this trend, demand increased for locations that facilitate loading, staging, queuing, and dispatching delivery vehicles for last-mile deliveries. The use generates significant traffic that can have negative impacts related to congestion, air quality, noise, and lighting. To clearly define the use and mitigate potential negative impacts on surrounding properties, it is recommended that the definition of ‘Motor Freight Terminal’ be amended to incorporate these new activities and to allow them in the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial Zoning Districts with the approval of a Special Use Permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous (6-0) approval on July 20, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the ordinance as set forth in the caption above.
AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS:
Richard E. Luedke, AICP, Planning Director